2903.41.10.00 - Trifluoromethane (HFC-23) 🖩

This HTS classification, 2903.41.10.00, specifically covers Trifluoromethane, also known by its refrigerant designation HFC-23. As a saturated fluorinated derivative of an acyclic hydrocarbon, it falls within the broader category of halogenated hydrocarbons. Trifluoromethane is a colorless gas characterized by its chemical structure, consisting of one carbon atom bonded to three fluorine atoms and one hydrogen atom. Its primary applications often relate to its properties as a refrigerant or blowing agent, though its classification is strictly based on its chemical identity.

Within the "Saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons" grouping, HFC-23 is distinguished from its siblings by its precise molecular composition. For instance, its sibling category 2903.42.10.00 covers Difluoromethane (HFC-32), which contains two fluorine atoms and two hydrogen atoms. Other siblings differentiate themselves through variations in the number and arrangement of fluorine and hydrogen atoms, leading to different chemical compounds like Fluoromethane (HFC-41) or various fluorinated ethanes and propanes. The defining characteristic of 2903.41.10.00 is its single carbon atom exclusively bonded with three fluorine atoms and one hydrogen.

As this classification represents a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is definitive for Trifluoromethane (HFC-23) itself. The practical application of this HTS code requires confirming the imported or exported substance is indeed Trifluoromethane, based on its chemical identity and purity, to ensure accurate customs reporting and tariff application.